Working where I do, I have an opportunity to speak with agents all over the country about their local markets and the trends that are happening there. One conversation I had yesterday prompted me to pose a question on our facebook page about open houses.
I was curious to know, "Are open houses were still a viable option for marketing a home?" Or, are they are simply an avenue by which home owners feel special? Are they really worth it?
I had an amazing response by several fans of the site...And thought it was worth sharing. And, as a result, I would like to continue this conversation here. So, please add your experience to this post...Let us know if you do open houses. Do they work for selling the home? Do you use them to get buyer leads? Is this something the seller demands to make it appear that you are doing your job? Anyone have success with them?
Here is the conversation in it's entirety reposted from the fanpage.
Cheri -- Again, that was the consensus earlier re: getting new buyers
Cathy -- Agreed.
Peggy -- Stroke of luck having the next door neighbors doing an open house. ;-)